Best bourbon I have ever enjoyed. C918 is exceptional. At 131 proof it's certainly at hazmat levels, but it dangerously does not drink like a high proof bourbon. Adding a few drops of water or a small piece of ice releases an explosion of flavors. Outstanding. Addendum: it is now 4 months later and I have half a bottle remaining of C918. It’s even better now, if that’s at all possible. I now get sweet pipe tobacco on the palate, which reminds me of my grandpa who often smoked a pipe on his porch. This is what bourbon should be, provoking fond memories of days gone by.